Neeley calls for major crimes task force after fatal shootings in Flint

Posted Jul 11, 2019

Sean Proctor | MLive.com

State Rep. Sheldon Neeley speaks during a press conference announcing Flint receiving two grants totaling $2 million related to water system improvements through the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships grant program on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015 at Haskell Community Center in Flint. (Jake May | MLive.com)

“One deficit we cannot recover from is the deficit of death," Neeley’s statement says. "When our loved ones have their lives stolen from them, it is too late to act, and no amount of remorse, sorrow or grief will bring them back from the dead.

"We need to take the loss of lives more seriously and do whatever is in our power to prevent these tragedies. Creating a task force dedicated to finding the source of this tragic loss of lives and preventing it from damaging our community any further would be a vital first step.”

MLive-The Flint Journal could not immediately reach city spokeswoman Candice Mushatt for comment on the proposal.